CPU Comparison: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

Key Findings

  • All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows superior performance with a 10.7% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core Ultra 9 285K

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2024
Market Position
56th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs1st fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs12th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2024
Market Position
80th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs2nd fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs20th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

285K
5,121
265K
4,956

Multi-Thread Performance

285K
68,590
265K
61,964

Specifications: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K

💻CPU Model
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
285K
Intel Core Ultra 7 265K
265K
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 9 285K, Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
285K
Intel(R) Core(TM) Ultra 7 265KF
265K
⚡Base Clock
N/A
285K
N/A
265K
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
285K
N/A
265K
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
285K
N/A
265K
🔌Socket
FCLGA1851
285K
FCLGA1851
265K
⚡TDP
125 W
285K
125 W
265K
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 6 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 6 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 6 x 3072 KBL3 Cache: 36 MB
285K
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 64 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 3072 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
265K

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K and Intel Core Ultra 7 265K compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K drawing more power under load (125W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.